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The Olympia-based Chelsea Farms went Hollywood this summer as the television show “State Plate” filmed both their farm operations and the downtown Olympia oyster bar during a one-day visit in July. Hosted by former "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, the show will air in Washington at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27 on INSP.

The Olympia-based Chelsea Farms went Hollywood this summer as the television show “State Plate” filmed both their farm operations and the downtown Olympia oyster bar during a one-day visit in July. Hosted by former "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, the show will air in Washington at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27 on INSP. Steve Bloomsbloom@theolympian.com

The Olympia-based Chelsea Farms went Hollywood this summer as the television show “State Plate” filmed both their farm operations and the downtown Olympia oyster bar during a one-day visit in July. Hosted by former "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, the show will air in Washington at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27 on INSP. Steve Bloomsbloom@theolympian.com

“(Hicks) was right down in the mud getting totally disgusting,” Wysocki said. “Then he came back to our restaurant and watched our chef clean them and prepare them all different ways for his crew to taste.”

Washington’s episode, airing at 5 p.m. Oct. 27 on INSP, also features coho salmon grilled on a cedar plank, stewed apples, raspberry tart and “an artfully poured espresso drink,” according to the network, which is touting it like this: “It’s a heaping helping of The Evergreen State, piled high with its weird, scrumptious, and aromatic foods.”

Wysocki said despite its appearance, the geoduck was a hit.

“Geoduck is delicious. It’s incredibly mild, it’s about the opposite of how it looks,” she said. “It’s clean and sweet and mild, definitely well received.”